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Ability Beyond Direct Care (Medical Program)- $2000 sign on in Beacon, New York

At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!

Location: Beacon, NY

Hours: 2nd shifts, weekends are available; overnight shifts, first shift

Pay Rate: $17.50 / hr and $2000 sign/on retention bonus for full-time

Responsibilities:

  • Working with individuals with medical and some light behavioral needs in a 14 bed medically frail group home

  • Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care

  • Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments or on outings

  • Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities

  • Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills

  • Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes

  • Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists

Benefits:

  • Extensive paid training and certification program

  • Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)

  • Paid time off (increases over years of service)

  • Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)

  • PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility

  • NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus eligibility

  • Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance

  • Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources

  • Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives

  • Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties

  • Employee mentorship program

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

  • A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Valid Driver’s License is required

  • Willingness to learn, no experience needed

To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro

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